Cybersecurity

DOE: No privacy on agency computers

New policy requires employees and contractors to acknowledge in writing that investigators can have access to their DOE computers, and even affects the public.

Cybersecurity

DHS disputes GAO purchase card criticism

The department says the assessment of card abuse is overstated.

Cybersecurity

Davis introduces data breach notification act

Legislation would require agencies to make public notifications of security breaches.

Modernization

GSA wants telecom expense management providers

The agency is surveying the market as part of a strategic sourcing initiative.

Cybersecurity

OMB issues FISMA guidance

A new memo highlights important elements for reporting security and privacy performance.

Modernization

UPDATED: DISA to extend Verizon contract

The company provides bandwidth management for DISA's specialized network.

Modernization

FIPS policy creates Catch-22

Many commercial virus products can’t meet the 140-2 standard.

Acquisition

NOAA acquisition needs stronger oversight

GAO finds that the agency has improved acquisition oversight after a 2005 reorganization, but it still needs to make further refinements.

Acquisition

Virginia to end tax ambiguity for contractors

Rules had made it difficult for companies to predict whether some contracts would be taxable.

Modernization

GSA seeks Nextel sources

The agency has published a notice that it is looking for sources of Integrated Digital Enhanced Network-based cellular services under a contract awarded to Nextel in 2002.

Modernization

GAO: Agencies are Networx-ready

However, at least two departments that GAO examined demonstrated significant deficiencies, according to a report.

People

Coalition objects to Alliant provisions

Coalition for Government Procurement wants GSA to change provisions regarding the way prime contractors will bill for subcontractors' work on the forthcoming Alliant contracts.

Cybersecurity

Energy CIO outlines security plans

Still smarting from recent revelations of a 2005 security breach, DOE is continuing efforts it already had begun to improve security measures.

Cybersecurity

Most companies acknowledge security breaches

More than half of technology companies say they have experienced security breaches in the past year, a Deloitte survey finds.

People

GSA seeks e-Travel tracking system

It issued an RFP for a management system to capture data and generate reports.

People

Safavian convicted

The former OFPP head has been found guilty of covering up dealings with lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

People

Financial Line of Business questioned

Formal guidance says too little for critics.

Cybersecurity

DOE security upgrades could better protect data

Security revitalization effort began months before data theft was revealed.

Modernization

VA orders Microsoft products through veteran-owned reseller

The contract awarded to MicroTech is worth as much as $365 million.

People

GAO raps COMMITS contract

Auditors say Commerce's contract may be miscounting small-business awards.